New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-23
an ANSWER TO MR.. DILLON.
vuAr FRIENDS OF THE GOVERNMENT SAY.
-. pALrouR TAKES UP THE GAGE OF THE
NATIONAL LRAGUE-THE EXETER THEATRE
INouIRY-vIoLET TCAMERoN-RETIRE-
MEyT OF MEssRs. BURT AND
FESwICK.

INQUIRY-vIOLET CAMERoN-HhIhI-
MENT OF MEssRs. BURT AND
PESwIcK.
iBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEi
II copprtoht: 1897 The Nee York TTfoune
I.oNnoN. Sept. o2-The SUI preston OF branches
sf the League in Ireland was not eApeoou y
soon and the first impressions OF the 'o'ernne"O
psess clearly indicated anxiety. III wo"id n".o
lifted better II the work had not been done In
.s.oemeal fashion. But the first feelings of un-
..siuess are now passing away and there are
ore Indications of approval than at first appeared
\, ,s felt that the Government may well argue
%.,ideaton from the challenge twice made by
~ Dillon within few days, wherein he declared
s,s.t either the League or the Government must
-an ,he hattie in Ireland. Mr.. Davitts language
,ssterday is also regarded as an additional argu'
mt IN favor of the Governments action. Not
soptcnt declaring that it might be necessary 10
.nhold Irish rights by using handy blackthorns"
II asserted that "if the murderOus myrmldons OF
pa,four resorted to deadlier weapons than oatons
A crush out the first rights Of political liberty
she manhood of Ireland would be justified In re-
eortnc TO better weapons than blackthorns." In
xA,e strucgle,' he added, "thc Irish Nation or
Dub,in Castle must CO." Such language as this,
,r6ors ing the challenge of Dillon, Is considered
M the friends of the Government as amply war
,srting tic crusade on which MIR. Balfour now
enters.
The Government has clearly determined
IN pursuc their work, and it is sigmhcant that
Immediately their proclamation was issued, the
eardrivers in one Of the southwest districts recog
pized the altered position of things and carried
the roce on their vehicles, though previously
iorbdden to do so. by the League. The proposal
hat English associations shall take up the Leagues
work in the suppressed areas is not favoraoly
viewed by the Nationalist members. Many of the
latter also show reluctance to encourage the pres
ence OF the Radical members in Ireland while
willing to give assistance in affording an insight
into the condition of the country. Many Ma
tionalist leaders consider that the English men,
hers best serve the cause in England without run
ming the risk to which The Pail Mall Gazette"
invites them of being locked up by Mr.. Balfour's
police The Mhtchelstown inquest is doing the
Nstionalists much harm in England. Even those
who sympathize with the Irish party condemn tue
language and conduct of Mr.. Harrington and the
obvious partiality of the Coroner. MIR. Harring-
ton had been selected by Mr.. Parnell to sTeaR
this autumn on English platforms He would
now find it very difficult outside Of purely Irish
gatherings to get hearing.
HREDLEss OF THE EXETER LESSON
Public opinion indorses the verdict OF the Exeter
Theatre inquiry. Many, however, wonder that
with so many riders censuring the architect ana
magistrates nobody is returned guilty oil man
slaughter. 1t is singular, also, how little eneco
this disaster produced upon the London theatres'
There has been some extra and provision
for few additional hose pipes, but not one Oh
the London theatres made structural alterations
such as followed in Paris the burning Of the
Opera Comiaue Last evening at the opening oil
the Strand under the management of Lydia
Thompson, the difficulty of the exit from the
stalls was much commented on.
Violet Cameron had q great reception at the
Strand performance, possibly out of sympathy with
her latest victory over her imprudent husband.
Nevertheless it was notable that at this weeks
inquiry into Violet Camcron's complaints, Lord
Lonsdsle, for the first time, admitted the real
nature of his relations with her. He could hardly
do otherwise in the face of the baby. DE Ben
saude's acceptance Of Lord Lonsdale's money de-
prives him of all sympathy.
RETIRED BY THEIR CONSTITUENTS.
The vote of the Miners Association respecting
the payment of Mr.. Thomas Burt, Radlcal mem,
ber for Mopeth. and Mr. Charles Fenw1ck, Liberal
member for Wansbeclx, somewhat puzzles the poll
tieians The Trades Union Congress recently
advised the formation Of trade political organi-
sations to secure and pay for labor representation
only. One Of the strongest unions now declares
against this principle. But the explanation Is
not far to seek. The Miners Association Is SUI
fering through the recent strike, and is in an
i'll mood toward any cause of expenditure. More
over. Mr.. Burt much offended the miners by
advising them to avoid what afterward proved
q disastrous step. The miners regarded Mr. Burt
as their servant, expected his support, and they
now punish him. His absence will be serious
loss 10 the House of Commons. lie was mild,
modest, gentlemanly and well-informed member
very popular with both sides in the House, and
trusted by party leaders fall shades.
LORD RANDOLPH CHURcHILIs CAMPAIGN.
Lord Randolph Churchill began his political
campaign in Yorkshire with o very depressing
speech to the farmers on their prospects. He
warned them that they cannot grow wheat at q
profit in the face of the present Indian competition
To some extent Lord Randolph Churchill is boy
cottcd. Several prominent local Tories have re-
fused to take part in his meetings.
Colonel Hughcs-Halletts contradiction OF The
Pail Nall Gazettes' accusation is not accepted. He
denies only the degree of relationship in which
the unfortunate lady stands toward him. 1t was
not his step-daughter, but the ster-daughtcr OF
bis late wife.
Owing TO the feebleness of Lady Peggy Prim-
sofc the result of obstinate whooping cough, Lord
Rosebcry will not winter in Scotland. lie takes
his family to a warmer climate.
Mr.. Walter Besant's Christmas story in House
holl Words is not from his own pen, but he
has edited and improved it, and it is said to be
more stirring in lot than anything that has
passed through Mr.. Besant's hands, and yet it Is
The actual experience Of the original writer,
LORD woLsELEY's UNPOPULAR ACT.
Now that Punch has given such prominence
70 Sir Edward Hamley's shelving there will be
some chance that his services will not be lost
70 the country. Lord Wolscley has done many
unpopular actions, but this endeavor to suppress
Hamley has lost him more credit In military
circles than any of his previous acts. He viii